Senior Associate, PMO

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous benefits package

Opportunities to contribute to PMO"s

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Associate, PMO based in the United States for a remote opportunity. You will manage or co-manage projects from initiation through closure, ensuring scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables stay on track.

You will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to coordinate activities, maintain governance, and contribute to portfolio reporting and the adoption of PM methodologies. The role offers opportunities to support transformation and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• At least five years of project management experience with governance.
• Experience using Wrike, Jira, MS Project or comparable tools.
• Exposure to Agile or scaled Agile environments; certifications preferred or in progress.
• PMP certification encouraged.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage timelines.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or co-manage projects from initiation through closure, maintaining accountability for scope, timelines, budgets, and delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, progress trackers, and other materials needed to support effective project execution.
• Coordinate project team activities, facilitate meetings, monitor milestones, and track risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Escalate project challenges promptly and work with stakeholders to identify solutions and keep deliverables on schedule.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align project outcomes with expectations and organizational priorities.
• Apply PMO standards, templates, methodologies, and governance practices across projects to promote consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Maintain accurate project data, dashboards, and portfolio reporting to provide transparency into progress and health.
• Support project management tool configuration, user training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to portfolio health checks, compliance reviews, and recurring reporting activities.
• Support change management efforts that encourage adoption of new processes, systems, and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and delivery efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CAPM / CSM / SAFe / PMP certifications (preferred / in progress)

Tools

Wrike

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Associate, PMO based in the United States.

This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced project management professional who enjoys driving strategic initiatives and improving project delivery practices.

In this role, you will manage or co-manage projects from initiation through completion, helping ensure that scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables remain on track.

You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and maintain clear communication across teams.

You will also contribute to project governance, portfolio reporting, and the consistent adoption of project management standards and methodologies.

The position offers opportunities to support organizational transformation, change management, and process automation initiatives.

By strengthening PMO practices and improving project visibility, you will help teams execute priorities more effectively and consistently.

This role suits a proactive, analytical, and adaptable professional who can build strong stakeholder relationships in a dynamic business environment.

Accountabilities

• Manage or co-manage projects from initiation through closure, maintaining accountability for scope, timelines, budgets, and delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, progress trackers, and other materials needed to support effective project execution.
• Coordinate project team activities, facilitate meetings, monitor milestones, and track risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Escalate project challenges promptly and work with stakeholders to identify solutions and keep deliverables on schedule.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align project outcomes with expectations and organizational priorities.
• Apply PMO standards, templates, methodologies, and governance practices across assigned projects to promote consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Maintain accurate project data, dashboards, and portfolio reporting to provide transparency into progress, risks, and overall project health.
• Support project management tool configuration, user training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to portfolio health checks, compliance reviews, and recurring reporting activities.
• Support change management efforts that encourage the adoption of new processes, systems, and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, stakeholder communication, and delivery efficiency.
• Participate in PMO transformation and automation initiatives to strengthen processes and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare concise project updates, reports, and presentations for leadership and other stakeholders.
• Build trusted working relationships across teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and timely decision-making.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and adaptability while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• At least five years of project management experience, with a working knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices.
• Experience using project management software such as Wrike, Jira, Microsoft Project, or comparable tools.
• Exposure to Agile or scaled Agile environments; CAPM, CSM, or SAFe certification is preferred, or candidates may be working toward one.
• PMP certification is encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear project updates and presentations for different audiences.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, monitor risks, and support successful delivery.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and encourage accountability.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple activities, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or consulting is preferred.

Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$115,000 per year, depending on experience and geographic labor-market factors.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance.
• Generous employee benefits package.
• Remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives, PMO transformation, process improvement, and automation.
• An inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.